
Death in the Peerless Pool
A John Rawlings Mystery
Deryn Lake(Author)
Hodder Paperback (Publisher)
Published on 28. July 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-0-340-71859-9 (ISBN)
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Description
John Rawlings, the brilliant young 18th Century apothecary, and London's famous magistrate, the Blind Beak, look set for their most intriguing and perilous adventure yet. After the discovery of a body in the popular swimming baths, the Peerless Pool, they find themselves mixed up in more than just a spot of fishing. Who is the mysterious Hannah and could her murder possibly be connected to the disappearance of two children, long ago London's most colourful apothecary finds himself in more danger than ever before as he struggles to discover whose evil hand lies behind the trail of death and despair.
Reviews / Votes
One of the best mystery series to hand at present is the John Rawlings historical crime line...ten out of ten - Jonathan GashJohn Rawlings and the Blind Beak are developing into my favourite historical mystery heroes - Lindsey Davis
An effervescent tale...the author organises her large cast and colourful background with skill and gusto through a racily readable drama - Felicia Lamb in the Mail on Sunday's Night & Day M
Splendidly evokes the atmosphere of the capital with all its elegance and intrigue - Kent and Sussex Courier
A good read - The Historical Novels Review
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Series
Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hodder & Stoughton
Edition type
New edition
Product notice
Paperback (UK-A)
Dimensions
Height: 18 mm
Width: 111 mm
Thickness: 178 mm
Weight
155 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-340-71859-9 (9780340718599)
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Person
Deryn Lake has written four previous John Rawlings Mysteries. Renowned for her knowledge of the period and powers as a storyteller, Lake is the pseudonym of a well-known historical novelist who lives near Tunbridge Wells, Kent. An active member of the CWA, Lake is often invited to sit on panels and give talks at libraries etc..